{"id":144293,"date":"2023-01-09T18:42:36","date_gmt":"2023-01-09T13:12:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.regenesys.net\/reginsights\/?p=144293"},"modified":"2025-12-08T17:39:05","modified_gmt":"2025-12-08T12:09:05","slug":"what-kind-of-doctor-is-needed-to-be-a-professor","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.regenesys.net\/reginsights\/what-kind-of-doctor-is-needed-to-be-a-professor","title":{"rendered":"What kind of doctor is needed to be a professor?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><iframe title=\"Regenesys Business School: Top Business School and Management College in South Africa\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/y0-M9UV68Qw\" width=\"885\" height=\"498\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you aspire to become a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.regenesys.net\/\"><b>business school<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> lecturer, a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.regenesys.net\/doctorate-of-business-management\/\"><b>doctorate in business management<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> might be a great choice for you. This qualification is a professional doctoral programme that can help you take advantage of other opportunities a doctorate in business will bring your way.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>THIS ARTICLE DISCUSSES:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Two paths into academia<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How a doctorate in management differs from a PhD<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Academic ranks<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The doctorate is a first step<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A doctorate in business management brings credibility<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Two paths into academia<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are two paths into the world of academia. If you wish to pursue a formal career as a researcher and lecturer in academia, a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Doctor_of_Philosophy\"><b>doctor of philosophy<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> degree (PhD) is the usual option. If you have considerable experience in industry and want to advance to the C-suite or into consultancy, a professional doctoral programme such as a doctorate in management will give you the required edge \u2013 and a jump in salary.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This\u00a0 National Qualification Framework (NQF) level 10 qualification will give you the right to use the title of Dr in front of your name, and permit you to apply for academic posts at universities as well as conduct research to publish articles in research journals.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.regenesys.net\/doctorate-of-business-management\/\"><b>How a doctorate in management differs from a PhD<\/b><\/a><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A doctorate in management differs from a PhD in that the research you undertake will be practical, aiming to address industry issues. The PhD is more research-orientated, and suited for those who wish to build careers as academics.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The title of professor is awarded by universities, and may be used only at the university that awards it. If a professor resigns before retirement, he or she may no longer use the title. The post of professor is usually awarded to a senior academic with a distinguished teaching and publishing track record.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Academic_ranks_in_South_Africa\"><b>Academic ranks<\/b><\/a><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For more clarity, let\u2019s have a look at various ranks in academia. Note that the terminology varies across countries because of \u201csystemic and institutional differences\u201d<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(Bitzer, 2008).<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Academic ranks<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Who may qualify<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Associate\/assistant lecturer\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Contract staff<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Adjunct professor<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Also contract, part-time staff \u2013 visiting lecturers or industry executives with a wealth of experience<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lecturer\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Entry-level full-time staff with a master\u2019s degree (minimum)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Senior lecturer\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td rowspan=\"3\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Academic staff with relevant experience, a doctoral degree, and publications to their name; experience and publication requirements vary across countries, increasing significantly from senior lecturer to full professor level<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Associate professor<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(Full) professor<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Professor emeritus\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Title conferred at a university\u2019s discretion, on retirement, to professors who have made exceptional academic contributions\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(Wikipedia, 2014; <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UCT, 2023)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.regenesys.net\/doctorate-of-business-management\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"https:\/\/www.regenesys.net\/doctorate-of-business-management\/ noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-144294 size-full\" title=\"Are you ready for a Doctorate of Business Management?\" src=\"https:\/\/www.regenesys.net\/reginsights\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Banner_02-1.jpg\" alt=\"doctorate in business management\" width=\"1200\" height=\"628\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.regenesys.net\/reginsights\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Banner_02-1.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.regenesys.net\/reginsights\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Banner_02-1-300x157.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.regenesys.net\/reginsights\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Banner_02-1-1024x536.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.regenesys.net\/doctorate-of-business-management\/\"><b>The doctorate is a first step<\/b><\/a><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So the answer to whether you can become a professor with a doctorate in business management is yes: it is a <\/span><b>first step<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> towards becoming a professor.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While the Oxford dictionary defines a professor as<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u201ca university teacher of the highest rank\u201d<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (Oxford University Press, nd)<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, to earn the post of full professor, you need to produce a considerable number of research publications (research output), have many years of teaching under your belt,\u00a0 and the approval of your\u00a0 university\u2019s senate.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At entry level in a higher education institution you will be an academic staff member (sometimes informally called a professor) and can then progress towards becoming a (full) professor. In many countries, including South Africa, only academic staff from public universities are technically entitled to take on the appellation of professor, so if you are planning to teach in a private institution, you might not progress to the title of professor, though you will still be able to work as a full-time academic staff member with similar responsibilities but a different title.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.regenesys.net\/doctorate-of-business-management\/\"><b>A doctorate in business management brings credibility<\/b><\/a><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That\u2019s not the end of the story, though: there is a thrust across the globe towards engaging industry practitioners in academia to bring practical insights to academic programmes. The professional doctorate programmes such as a doctorate in business management vouch for your credibility as an expert with practical knowledge of industry, as well as of a researcher, capable of generating high-quality research output. They also differentiate you and give you the option of advancing your career in industry as well as in the role of visiting faculty, should you wish to pursue your dream of a career as a full-time academic at a later stage.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you think a doctorate is the right choice for you, have a look at what\u2019s needed to enrol in Regenesys Business School\u2019s <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.regenesys.net\/doctorate-of-business-management\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Doctorate of Business Management<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> programme.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>You might also like to read:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.regenesys.net\/reginsights\/what-is-a-doctorate-of-business-management-dbm\"><b>What is a Doctorate of Business Management?<\/b><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.regenesys.net\/reginsights\/can-someone-with-a-doctorate-in-business-management-become-a-professor\/\"><b>Can a DBM holder become a professor?<\/b><\/a><b>\u00a0<\/b><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.regenesys.net\/reginsights\/is-a-doctorate-in-business-management-dbm-as-good-as-a-phd\/\"><b>Is a Doctorate in Business Management As Good As a PhD?<\/b><\/a><b><\/b><b><\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>References<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bitzer, E.M. (2008). <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/journals.co.za\/doi\/pdf\/10.10520\/EJC37446\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The professoriate in South Africa: Potentially risking status inflation<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Oxford University Press. (nd). <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com\/definition\/english\/professor#:~:text=a%20university%20teacher%20of%20the%20highest%20rank\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Oxford Advanced Learner\u2019s dictionary<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UCT. (2023). <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gsb.uct.ac.za\/adjunct-faculty\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GSB faculty<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wikipedia. (2014). <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Academic_ranks_in_South_Africa\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Academic Ranks in South Africa<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><iframe title=\"Want to #BeMore? Regenesys | One of the leading Business Schools in Africa\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/uxID8q9cZtA\" width=\"885\" height=\"498\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you aspire to become a business school lecturer, a doctorate in business management might be a great choice for you. This qualification is a professional doctoral programme that can help you take advantage of other opportunities a doctorate in business will bring your way. 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